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    Amit Shah dares Rahul Gandhi to debate SIR & EVM in special Parliament session

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    Union home minister Amit Shah criticized Rahul Gandhi for his allegations against the government regarding electoral integrity. Shah stated that the government is prepared to hold a special session of Parliament to address these issues. He accused Congress of obstructing efforts related to the SIR exercise that aims to remove illegal infiltrators from electoral rolls. Shah confidently claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would dominate the debate if it occurs.

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    ‘Not Vote Bachao, Ghuspaithiya Bachao Rally’: Shah accuses Rahul of fuelling anarchy in Hyderabad
    New Delhi: Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday attacked Lok Sabha's Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, and INDIA bloc over their 'Voto Chori' allegations. Shah said the government was ready to convene a special session of Parliament on the issue and challenged Gandhi to a debate in the House.

    Shah was speaking after leading BJP's 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' padayatra in Hyderabad.

    "Rahul Gandhi holds the Constitution in hand but doesn't respect it. Rahulji, you don't allow Parliament to run. Be it EVMs, SIR, or infiltrators, I challenge you from Hyderabad. We are ready to convene a special session of Parliament. Come for debate," he said. "If a Parliament session is held, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will 'shred Congress into pieces'."


    Congress was trying to stop the SIR exercise to protect "infiltrators from Bangladesh" in the electoral rolls, Shah alleged and asserted that BJP would remove every infiltrator from the electoral rolls.

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